Cyber Security Career Path

1. Cyber Security Career Path
Dr. Chandra Sekhar Sanaboina
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
University College of Engineering Kakinada
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada
Website: https://drcs.info
Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgoLe8rg-Y8CpMOKNDys7gA
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2. Job Roles & Certifications Needed
• Security Analyst –
• Entry Level Job
• Also called as Information Systems Security Analyst or Data Security Analyst
• Certifications Required: Comptia Security+ or SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
• Optional Certifications: CCNA or Comptia Network+
• Security Architect –
• Senior Security Analyst who manages a team of security analysts
• More Managerial and Less technical
• Certifications Required: CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• Penetration Tester -
• Hardcore Technical Skills
• Deep understanding of Windows and Linux OS
• Sharp knowledge on hack tools such as nmap, wireshark, Nessus, Matasploit etc.,
• A bit knowledge on programming helps
• Certifications Required: Comptia Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Practitionaer)
• Forensic Computer Analyst –
• Recruited by Police, government etc.,
• Digital Detective involved in tracing cyber crime
• Security Analyst Skills are required
• Cryptography
• Forensic Software Applications – FTK, Helix etc.,
• Certifications Required: CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), GIAC Certifications – CFE(Certified Forensics Examiner) and CFA (Certified Forensic Analyst), CCFE (Certified Computer Forensics
Examiner)
• Cyber Security Manager –
• Senior Role in the Cyber Security Environment
• Also called as CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) or Security Director
• Certifications Required: CISSP, CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), PMP or ITIL and MBA
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3. Major Certifications and Vendors
• Comptia –
• Comptia Fundamentals+
• Comptia A+
• Comptia Network+
• Comptia Security+
• Comptia CySA+ (Cyber Security Analyst)
• Comptia Pentest+
• Comptia CASP+ (Cyber Advanced Security Practioner)
Core Series
Cybersecurit
y Series
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4. Major Certifications and Vendors
• EC – Council –
• CND (Certified Network Defender)
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• CEH Master
• Penetration Testing – EC Council Certified Security Analyst
• CHFI (Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator)
• CCISO (Certified Chief Information Security Officer)
• CASE (Certified Application Security Engineer)
• CTIA (Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst)
• CSA (Certified Social Analyst)
• CBP (Certified Blockchain Professional)
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5. Major Certifications and Vendors
• Cisco –
• CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Level Network Technician)
• CCNA (Various Flavours like CCNA Security, CCNP Security, CCIE)
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6. Major Certifications and Vendors
• Cisco –
• CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Level Network Technician)
• CCNA (Various Flavours like CCNA Security, CCNP Security, CCIE)
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7. Major Certifications and Vendors
• GIAC – Not that much recognized
• Incident Handler
• Penetration Tester
• Web Application Penetration Tester
• Mobile Device Security Analyst
• Expliot Researcher in advanced
• Wireless Networks
• Python Coders
• Reverse Engineering Malware****
• Certified Forensic Analyst****
• Certified Forensic Examiner****
• Cyber Threat Intelligence****
• Advanced Smart phone Forensics****
• And many more…….
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8. Major Certifications and Vendors
• ISACA – not much recognized
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)***
• CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
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9. Major Certifications and Vendors
• (ISC)2 -
• Associate of (ISC)2
• Entry level Certification
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Practitioner)********
• Very Tough and Expensive
• Attempt only if you have experience
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10. Major Certifications and Vendors
• McAfee Institute –
• CCII (Certified Cyber Intelligence Investigator)
• CMIA (Certified Media Intelligence Analyst)
• CHTI (Certified Human Trafficking Investigator)
• CORCI (Certified Organized Retail Crime Investigator)
• CCIP (Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional)
• CPCI (Certified Professional Criminal Investigator)
• CCFI (Certified Crypto currency Forensic Investigator)
• And many more…..
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11. Career Path
• 4 – Year degree in Cyber Security / Computer Science / any IT related
courses / any degree in mathematics
• Self Study
• Basics of Networking (IP and MAC addresses, switches, routers, hubs, ethernet,
HTTP, HTTPS, TLS/SSL, OSI Model, DNS, DHCP, Ports, VPN etc.,)
• Basics of Computer Security (Malware, Antivirus, Firewalls, IDS, IPS, Encryption,
Biometrics, Hacking Methodology, Phishing, SQL Injection, Brute Force Attacks,
Ransomware, Social Media and Privacy Issues etc.,)
• Basics of Web Development (HTML, CSS, basics of databases, Web Servers etc.,)
• Self Study Materials –
• Comptia Network+ Certification
• Comptia Security+ Certifications
• CCNA Certification
If possible PG Degree also…
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12. Internships and Jobs
• Cybersecurityventures.com
• Best Website for Cyber Securitians
• Recommended Movies
• Hackers, Fifth Estate, Snowden, War Games, Sneakers, Hackers Wanted, We are legion
• Best linkedin groups
• Cyber security group
• Penetration testing/ethical hacking
• IT governance
• Aurora cyber crime and cyber conflict research group
• Information Security Network
• Information Security Community
• ISCN *Information Security Careers Network
• Websites for Cyber Security Jobs
• Monster
• Indeed
• Cybersecjobs
• Cybersecurityjobs.net
• Cybersecurityjobsite.com
• Linkedin.com
• How to gain experience?
• Set up own lab
• www.cybrary.it
• Gain Expertise in Kali Linux OS (For Technical Cybers)
• Learn Python (For Technical Cybers)
• Get Expertise on Wireshark
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